Plus, why RV travel is more expensive than you might think
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Thanks to those of you who shared your favorite buys so far during the pandemic. Many of you cited books and snacks, which I think we can all agree have been crucial provisions during this time.
But one reader’s ingenuity in the face of a critical shortage really takes the cake: They bought a bidet from Amazon and installed it themselves. “My shiny clean hiney beats worrying about where to score [toilet paper] any day,” they wrote. No fault in that logic!
Read on for more great advice for these challenging times.
Janie |
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When you are interviewed for a job, you are also interviewing your prospective employer. So when they ask, “What questions do you have for me,” it’s your time as a job seeker to evaluate the company’s values ― including those on racial diversity and inclusion ― and see if they align with yours. Experts shared four great questions to ask to find out how a company truly values diversity. |
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Full-time workers who make minimum wage can’t afford a two-bedroom rental home in any state in the U.S. without spending more than the recommended portion of their income, according to a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. In fact, at federal minimum wage, the average American worker would need to log 97-hour weeks for 52 weeks per year to afford a two-bedroom apartment or rental home. For the overwhelming majority, not even sharing a dual income with a federal minimum wage-earning partner would cover rent.
One reason? Minimum wage hasn’t kept up with inflation. In 1968, the federal minimum wage was equivalent to $12.13 in 2020 dollars ― nearly $5 higher than today’s actual federal minimum wage. See how your state compares here: |
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Nearly a month ago, reporter Casey Bond set off on an 8,000-mile RV trip from LA to Maine and back. Although she knew she’d have to invest a bit of money getting her vehicle ready for the long trip, she didn’t realize exactly how much she’d end up spending. As Americans are going RV-crazy in an effort to travel more safely during the pandemic, Casey breaks down all the ways traveling in an RV is more expensive than some people may realize — or a rental contract may make it seem. Check out all the hidden costs she’s documented before you, too, take the plunge. |
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